26 SPORT FAST: Josh Waters claimed two Fastest times in the Under 11/13 events. VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Western Border claims 2014 SA Country Championship win WESTERN Border Netball Association has claimed the 2014 SA Country Championships title with a convincing nine goal victory over fellow South East rivals Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara. In fact, the 15 and under team bet their other local rivals, Mid South East, in the semi final to make it through to the title decider. Coached by Suzie Mitchell, the team went through the three day championships undefeated, and with the 13 and under team making the championship decider and falling fi ve goals short and the 17s also advancing to the semi fi nals, the future of Western Border netball is alive and well. Herrewyn rides to Victorian race win MOUNT Gambier Cycling Club members competed in a range of competitions in Victoria over the long weekend. Five riders competed in the Anchor Point Glenn Cook Memorial on Saturday. The ride was a 62km course with 25 minutes from limit to scratch riders. It was Ashley Herrewyn who rode hard and took out the race, with Darryl Patzel rushing over the line in fi fth. Lawrie “Spek” Peake crossed the line just behind Scott Waters with both claiming ninth and 10th placings. Sean Angus put in the hard yards, yet just missed out on the top 10. On Sunday, riders travelled to Port Fairy to participate in the Graham Woodrup 75km Memorial Road Race. Tyler Walsgott and Robert Mann joined Herrewyn, Angus, Patzel, Waters and Peake in the fi ercely fought competition. Patzel was consistent, claiming another fi fth spot but it was Sean Angus with his fast fi nish who gave the scratchman and eventual winner Darcy Woolley some competition to claim second. Junior riders Jack Patzel and Josh and Luke Waters also fronted up for some tough competition of their own. Both days Jack Patzel contested in 20km races and started from the scratch mark. While not able to catch the limit markers both races saw him contest sprints for minor places which he fi nished fi fth and fourth on the respective days. The Under 11/13 combined to ride 10km Saturday and 8km Sunday. With numbers being large in the age group the competition was heavy, with some elite and fast young riders. Josh Waters held out to claim fastest in the two races from scratch mark, while his brother Luke placed eighth both days. The nine goal grand final margin for the 15s was its equal closest for the tournament with all 10 other games blowing out to double fi gures and in some cases to 20-plus margins. With state 15 and under goal shooter Mary Wilson at one end and former SAPSASA state player Olivia Dukalskis patrolling the defensive end, the 15s had great bookends, and the Cyclists head interstate for long-weekend rest of the talent pool was also impressive. The championship winning team also included Emily Pietsch, Keah Lynch, Lauren Ross, Lauren Pike, Madison Turner, Felicity Clayton, Sara Smith and Sophie Ferguson. Coached by Sharon Adams the runner-up 13 and under line-up included Isabelle Turner, Jordyn Adams, Imogen Walker, Madisyn Freeman, Hannah Nulty, Molly Watson, Tyne Bosko, Olivia Patzel, Nyah Allen and Tayla Werchon. The 17 and under team, coached by Leanne Ottram, included Alex Walker, Tori Perry, Mollie Muhovics, Eilish McKay, Danika Jolley, Lucy Walker, Taylah Guthrie, Claire Outtram and Bailey Watson. The girls will now head to Ballarat this Sunday for the opening rounds of the Victorian William Loud Championships. Hannah Witherow comes into the 13 and under line-up for this championship with Nyah Allen and Tyne Bosko being recalled to Adelaide for State SAPSASA trials. CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS: (back row, from left): Suzie Mitchell (coach), Michelle Smith, Madi Turner, Lauren Pike, Sophie Ferguson, Keah Lynch, Mary Wilson, Alison Ross. Front: Felicity Clayton, Sara Smith, Lauren Ross, Olivia Dukalskis, Emily Pietsch. SA Country Championship Results 17 and under WINNER: Ashley Herrewyn won the Anchor Point Glenn Cook Memorial on Saturday. Pictures: HEATHER PATZEL WESTERN Border 35 d Far West 13; Western Border 23 d Port Augusta 16; Western Border 36 d Kangaroo Island 19; Western Border 26 d Riverland 21; Western Border 25 d Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara 18; Western Border 25 d Northern Areas 17; Great Southern 26 d Western Border 18; Western Border 20 d Barossa, Light and Gambier 12; Western Border 24 d Great Flinders 19; (semi fi nal) - Yorke Peninsula 23 d Western Border 15. 15 and under MISSED OUT: Sean Angus just missed out on winning to Darcy Woolley of Port Fairy on Sunday. 26 - The Border Watch, Thursday, June 12, 2014 WESTERN Border 32 d Riverland 19; Western Border 30 d Kangaroo Island 10; Western Border 29 d Barossa, Light and Gawler 13; Western Border 25 d Hills 16; Western Border 33 d Far West 12; Western Border 35 d Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara 12; Western Border 27 d Yorke Peninsula 16; Western Border 36 d Port Pirie 22; Western Border 31 d Mid Hills (1) 16; Western Border 29 d North Eastern 17; (semi fi nals) - Western Border 31 d Mid South East 13; (grand fi nal) - Western Border 28 d Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara 19. 13 and under WESTERN Border 26 d Port Augusta 18; Western Border 44 d Mid Hills 8; Western Border 28 d Adelaide Plains 6; Western Border 28 d Eastern Eyre 10; Riverland 23 d Western Border 13; Western Border 18 d Mid South East 14; Western Border 17 d Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara 11; Western Border 22 d Mid Hills (1) 16. Western Border 27 d Northern Areas 12; (semi fi nals) - Western Border 21 d Great Southern 10; (grand fi nal) - Riverland 18 d Western Border 13.